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Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by mukina2: 9:39am On Jun 13, 2012 |
This game would have been big under any circumstances - it is one of European football's fiercest rivalries, after all - but the contrasting fortunes of the teams in their opening group matches have conspired to make it huge, the occasion of Euro 2012 so far. Netherlands did everything but score against Denmark, when they displayed a quite startling level of profligacy. Robin van Persie failed to take a parade of chances, keeper Stephan Andersen piled on the frustration with some fine saves and Denmark's Michael Krohn-Dehli scored the only goal of the game. That, coupled with Germany's pedestrian 1-0 win over Portugal, set up a nightmare scenario for the World Cup finalists: lose to the old enemy and it's looking pretty much over before the group stages have even finished. In contrast, Germany would be all but into the quarter-finals. The Denmark result prompted anger at coach Bert Van Marwijk in the Netherlands (there were media calls for him to quit), along with pleas for Klaas-Jan Huntelaar to be handed Van Persie's role. But, their woeful finishing apart, there wasn't a lot wrong with what the Dutch did. They didn't play badly, and one could argue that the reaction might not have been quite so frenzied had they been facing anyone other than the Germans in a must-win game next. If they can replicate the sort of build-up play that had the Danes struggling at times, they can cause Germany problems (although they won't get anywhere near as many chances). And if they can find some bite, they can make it count for something this time. "It is make or break, but we are still confident," winger Arjen Robben said. "We can and should win. If that happens, everything is good." Joachim Low's Germany won't have taken kindly to being told by Rafael van der Vaart that they only have three players of real class, even if those players of real class (more than three) failed to sparkle against the Portuguese. A 72nd-minute goal from Mario Gomez, who was on the brink of being substituted, did the trick, but Low admitted his team hadn't done themselves justice and were short of the slick attacking play that has been their hallmark in recent tournaments. They were no means infallible in defence, either - something that should encourage Netherlands - and were indebted to a late save from Manuel Neuer and a fine block by Holger Badstuber. "It's very important not to chase your own shadow," Low said. "Both teams knew the team that lost would have a lot to do in the next. We could have attacked a bit better, but we will do that. The main thing is that we won." Winning, even more than it usually is in a match against Germany, is now the main thing for Netherlands. But they desperately need to rediscover their shooting boots - and quickly. Netherlands player to watch: Robin van Persie It seems unlikely, despite the calls for change, that Van Persie will be dropped. If he isn't, he will be desperate to make amends for Denmark. Memories of his misses that evening would be well and truly obliterated by a winner against the Germans. Germany player to watch: Lukas Podolski Podolski was a disappointment against Portugal, failing to get a foothold and blasting a fine chance gruesomely over the bar. He can only play better and help meet the challenge he laid down to the team after the opening match: "Everybody expects fun football from us, and we have to match those expectations." Key Battle: Jetro Willems v Thomas Mueller Netherlands left-back Willems became the youngest player at a European Championship when, aged 18, he was picked to start against Denmark. He attributed himself well despite the occasional drift out of position, but will have his work cut out against Mueller who, in the second half against Portugal, started producing some trademark runs down the right and dangerous balls into the area. Trivia: Germany did not fall behind in any of their qualification games, taking the lead in all of them. Stat: All seven games between these two sides in major competitions have seen both of them score. Match |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by Afam4eva(m): 2:31pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
Isn't Portugal playing today? I hope these two draw so that Portugal will have a chance to qualify. |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by Homar(m): 7:19pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
Why the Bleep aint this in the front page . |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by mukina2: 7:29pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
RVp RVp Rvpppppp!!!! |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by mukina2: 7:39pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
teams coming out . . |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by mukina2: 7:39pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
germany anthem |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by mukina2: 7:41pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
dutch anthem |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by mukina2: 7:44pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
de jong resemble thug |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by mukina2: 7:45pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
game on!!! |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by fredoooooo: 7:46pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
game on |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by mukina2: 7:46pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
rvp send it in! |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by mukina2: 7:46pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
sneijder . .hmm rvp fall |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by fredoooooo: 7:46pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
wetin dey fall RVP |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by mukina2: 7:47pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
go-miss in action useless as usual |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by fredoooooo: 7:47pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
mukina2: sneijder . .hmm rvp fall you no giv am fufu chop |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by Havilah93(m): 7:47pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
oya lets go there |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by ADAADA1(m): 7:48pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
like mugu there he fall [img][/img] |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by fredoooooo: 7:48pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
mukina2: go-miss in action useless as usual he will show u the meaning of useless soon |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by mukina2: 7:48pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
fredoooooo: wetin dey fall RVPna you push am |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by mukina2: 7:49pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
robben mumu don start |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by mukina2: 7:49pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
dejong muller is a kid o |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by Havilah93(m): 7:49pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
i see a bald headed man scoring in the 1st half |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by fredoooooo: 7:49pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
de jong don start |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by coogar: 7:49pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
holland might beat germany... every team in that group would finish on 3 points after matchday 2... 1 Like |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by Havilah93(m): 7:50pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
mukina2: robben mumu don startna every 2 mins |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by fredoooooo: 7:50pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
Havilah93: i see a bald headed man scoring in the 1st half tb joshua in the making |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by Havilah93(m): 7:50pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
if holland win, the group don daru be dat |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by mukina2: 7:51pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
rvp why naaaaaaaa |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by ADAADA1(m): 7:51pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
netherland wine this one or else ass kicking from sister muki. |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by fredoooooo: 7:51pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
hahaha van pusie |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by mukina2: 7:52pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
robben wan kill lahm |
Re: Euro 2012: Netherlands Vs Germany (1 - 2) - On 13th June 2012 by fredoooooo: 7:52pm On Jun 13, 2012 |
hahaha dem wan kill robben o , |
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